10 Best Scalp Massagers and Brushes and Why You Should Be Using One

With over 36,000 ratings, this Maxsoft scalp massager is an Amazon best-seller for good reason: The thick, soft silicone bristles are great for all hair types and scalps, including sensitive. It's quite the multi-tasker, too: "Cannot explain how good this feels!" a reviewer shared. "It relaxes you and for sure is better than just using your fingertips to shampoo your hair." Another shared that it even helped clear up their toddler's itchy scalp. 

This budget-friendly Freatech scalp brush deeply cleans your roots and scalp, allowing your shampoo to work even better. It also relieves and relaxes muscles — win, win! One Amazon reviewer commented that it provides "enough pressure to exfoliate and massage scalp, but not so stiff that it would break hair."

Say farewell to flakes with this Zyllion dandruff buster brush that has two kinds of bristles to exfoliate and stimulate the scalp. Plus, it's easy to hold and use. An Amazon reviewer that has dandruff reports that "the bumps and flakes have reduced after 3 uses by about 80%."

Heeta's lightweight scalp brush created for shampooing fits perfectly in your palm and helps get your hair and scalp squeaky clean. "I absolutely love this: I use it when I put the shampoo on, then I scrub my scalp and loosen all of the products from the week," an Amazon reviewer shared. "It feels so good that I look forward to my scalp cleansing process."

Infused with powerhouse ingredient tourmaline (which can add shine), this Kerotin scalp massager helps activate hair follicles by exfoliating dead skin cells on the scalp, boosting strands' fullness. One Amazon customer who uses it nightly to stimulate their scalp shared "it has been a huge help in helping my hair grow...the rubber grabbers feel like fingers massaging your head." 

An innovative design, Cotsoco's electric gadget soothes the scalp —and more. A few reviewers commented that it's also great for the massaging the body, including the neck and shoulders. "It is portable, easy to hold, and overall very comfortable," one raved. "Everyone in my family loved this product — it makes our heads feel relaxed and refreshed." Plus, it's super versatile: The device has two speeds and can be used wet or dry. 

Thanks to its vibrating soft, rubber bristles, this battery-operated massager from Vitagoods gives a spa-like scalp massage in the comfort of your own home. It deeply cleans and soothes the scalp and is safe to use in the shower. "The silicone teeth were nice and soft, and I could easily keep control of it even when it was soapy and wet," an Amazon reviewer noted. 

In addition to soothing an itchy scalp, Briogeo's hand-held tool helps get rid of flakes, increase circulation, and enhance the performance of other scalp treatments, which are often used for seborrheic dermatitis.  "This relieves my itchy scalp better than anything else I have tried so far," a Dermstore reviewer shared. Pro tip: Work in small movements instead of large circular motions to prevent tangling. 

While many scalp massagers tend to work better on straight hair and can cause thick or curly hair to tangle, this Sephora tool differs from the rest. One user shared that she has  "thick curly hair and this has done wonders" while another reviewer with a lot of very wavy hair said, "this is one of the best purchases I’ve made recently!" 

A unique helmet version of a head massager from Norlanya Beauty Equipment, its benefits beyond scalp massage and relaxation include helping with sleep disorders and headaches. It's adjustable for different head sizes and comes with a range of programs and settings, making it super customizable. Multiple Amazon reviewers shared that it eased their headaches and helps alleviate pressure.